Okay, so firstly you have to establish if this is some kind of cultural friendly greeting. The Russians that I have spoken to have said "of course it's not" secondly in the grand scheme, it doesn't derail the fact that I concur that Russia is one of the last countries standing.

Okay, so firstly you have to establish if this is some kind of cultural friendly greeting. The Russians that I have spoken to have said "of course it's not" secondly in the grand scheme, it doesn't derail the fact that I concur that Russia is one of the last countries standing.

I used the word "Area" for a reason. It is well known that leaders etc go out of their way to participate in local customs during visit's. I also know first hand that parts of Scotland for one have an obsession with Kissing & Blowing Raspberries in Children's Bellies.

Basically MSM says Putin is a Paedo but the symbolism at these award ceremony's is fine.

I would rather not hammer it to death but to me its "case unproven" in this age of PC Marxism._________________Vaut mieux prévenir que guérir.

Maybe it genuinely is some kind of show of loving the children but it seemed a strange thing to see.
What passes for "innocent" in the western is though is yes, sickening. For instance Sia - Elastic Heart music video.